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In this course students apply knowledge of materials and methods in regard to the production of paintings. Students develop philosophical and cultural and conceptual framework for the making of individual art works.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VBS660 Painting Minor Study 2

Learning Outcomes

1. Produce a series of paintings using a range of techniques and materials. 2. Demonstrate the use of a personal concepts in the production of art works.

Details of Learning Activities

Tuition is primarily studio-based. A range of teaching staff will assist the student to maintain an emphasis on individual professional art practice. Works will be developed as a response to self-initiated projects. The work should define a personal investigation which incorporates a range of experimental ideas and technologies. It is also essential that students make gallery visits a priority.

Teaching Schedule

The course is run over an 18 week semester. Sixteen weeks of studio-based tutorials. Two weeks of folio preparation for assessment.

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Students’ own consistent and wide research into appropriate practitioners, who will enrich and broaden the scope of their production.

Overview of Assessment

Folio presentation marked by a panel, with written response.

Assessment Tasks

Students will present a folio of a minimum of four (4) pieces of resolved work based on self generated research and processes; and a thoroughly utilised Visual Diary.

The folio should clearly demonstrate a development of an ongoing personal visual language. The furtherance of methods and techniques acquired in First Year should also be evident. The work must reflect a consistent interaction with tutors in the studio and within group and individual tutorials in order to be considered for assessment.